Alfixim 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Allied pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product title
- Alfixim 400 mg Capsule
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Description
- Alfixim is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Cefixime is a third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration
- It kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Dimensions
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Color options
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Functions
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Materials
- N/A
Technical specifications
- Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism
- Absorption of Cefixime is about 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Design elements
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
Usability features
- Orally active
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Indication
- Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity against a wide variety of organisms
- Effective for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Effective for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Effective for Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage and administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Usual dosage for adults is 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage in Renal Impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system side-effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
Pregnancy and lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions and warnings
- Given with caution to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Given with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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